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acceptance

[ak-sep-tuhns, ik-] / ækˈsɛp təns, ɪk- /




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“It’s crazy fanatics who are Israeli and Palestinian on the one hand—and those who have some kind of vision of mutual acceptance, whether it’s a two-state, one-state, doesn’t matter.”

From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026

You hit on something that comes up a lot in divorce: fairness versus acceptance.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

Analysts say China has also appeared to move towards implicit acceptance.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

I love everything about this movie, from its precision plotting to its autumnal poise—a gentle appreciation for what’s gone, along with acceptance that colder days are coming.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

Apparently, Bobby didn’t see the discrepancy between the gentle acceptance espoused by the song and poem, and his growing philosophy of exclusivity, which rejected all people who didn’t believe as he did.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

But the biggest increase in acceptances was for the most selective, "higher-tariff" universities – such as those in the Russell Group.

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

He chose the program over traditional acceptances, some with scholarships and honors, including at the University of South Carolina, Seton Hall and University of Tennessee.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026

UniCredit received valid acceptances for its offer for Commerzbank of 10.9% as of Tuesday, which add to its existing direct stake of 26.8%, according to a regulatory filing published by the Italian bank.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026

Then, in 2020, Alex was set to graduate at the top of his class and had racked up a slew of college acceptances, including a full ride to Harvard University.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2025

He wrote and telephoned dozens of acceptances to invitations to speak, predominantly at colleges and universities—both to expound his philosophies and to earn the $150-$300 honorariums above traveling expenses.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey


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